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Taiwan Defends Fishing Rights as China Patrols EEZ Talks

6/19/2026

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Lai Defends Maritime Rights

President Lai Ching-te assured that the Japan-Philippines EEZ talks will not undermine Taiwan’s maritime rights.
China’s coast guard launched patrols in the disputed waters, calling the Japan-Philippines delimitation plan illegal and threatening regional stability.
KMT legislator Ko Chih-en warned that excluding Taiwan could jeopardize its fishing rights.
Taiwan maintains separate fisheries agreements with Japan and the Philippines that protect its fishermen.

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Philippines Removes Platform

China’s foreign ministry said the removed platform was part of a scientific research programme and fell within its sovereign rights.
Philippine patrols on June 17 confirmed the removal of a Chinese-installed floating platform from Scarborough Shoal.
Manila reaffirmed its indivisible sovereignty over Bajo de Masinloc and sole right to install structures.
China imposed sanctions on Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, accusing him of harming bilateral ties.

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Lai Defends Maritime Rights

President Lai Ching-te assured that the Japan-Philippines EEZ talks will not undermine Taiwan’s maritime rights.
China’s coast guard launched patrols in the disputed waters, calling the Japan-Philippines delimitation plan illegal and threatening regional stability.
KMT legislator Ko Chih-en warned that excluding Taiwan could jeopardize its fishing rights.
Taiwan maintains separate fisheries agreements with Japan and the Philippines that protect its fishermen.

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